DDS Mentor

Come join COMPASS (www.compassboston.org) in our Community Service program as a DDS Mentor working with Department of Developmental Services (DDS) clients. We are currently hiring in our Lawrence office. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding job in the field of human services, this may be the job for you. DDS report to the DDS Program Supervisor and provide direct support to DDS clients, working closely with the Department of Developmental Services and collaterals with the goal of helping clients build skills through education, repetition, and enrichment so they can participate fully and meaningfully in their communities. Support Specialists must also understand, respond to, and embrace the cultural and linguistic diversity among COMPASS staff and clients. DDS Mentors meet regularly with their supervisor, to ensure the effective implementation of COMPASS services. Please include a cover letter / personal statement with your application Bi-lingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply A car is required for this position DDS Support Specialist work includes: o Provide home and community-based mentorship to young adults with developmental disabilities who have been referred by DDS with the goal of providing individuals with the skills and training to maintain a future of independence. o Meet with all clients on caseload as often as necessary to conduct COMPASS services and to meet contractual obligations set by DDS, helping clients build skills through education, repetition, and enrichment. o Develop appropriate relationships with clients to ensure their ongoing participation and engagement. o Serve as an effective liaison between clients and collaterals. Organize and maintain records of each client’s progress and setbacks in their Individualized Support Plans (ISPs), in email updates to Service Coordinators, and on Filemaker-Pro Submit weekly updates on client progress in email updates to DDS Service Coordinators Complete Emergency Fact Sheets for all clients Assist clients with completing any documentation required by collateral's or by state and federal agencies Prepare ISPs and accompanying assessments for annual or semi-annual meetings Review ISPs and accompanying documentation Attend annual or semi-annual ISP meetings with the Department of Developmental Services Working throughout Eastern Massachusetts all staff members are required to have a reliable car. COMPASS reimburses for travel expenses. Staff members need to be computer literate as all employees are provided a laptop and iPhone. Staff members must be willing to work flexible hours (37.5 hours/week), with some on-call responsibilities. Bilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. COMPASS is a supportive environment with generous benefits including a robust health & dental plan, 4 weeks vacation/sick time accrued, life insurance, Long Term disability insurance, education tuition reimbursement and retirement savings Job Type: Full-time Pay: $58,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year Benefits: 403(b) 403(b) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible schedule Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Education: Bachelor's (Required) Experience: Development disability: 1 year (Required) Ability to Commute: Lawrence, MA 01843 (Required) Work Location: In person